Re: Milano rear brake pad adjustment

[GLewis4457@domain.elided]

It worked fine on both sides of my Alfetta, but admit not trying it on a
Milano.

> Subj:Milano rear brake pad adjustment
> Date:1/1/2002 4:02:15 PM Central Standard Time
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> In V8 #325 Bill Bain has a question regarding the above subject:
> Question:  how to adjust the rear brakes.
> Hans showed me how, but he has a special "tool" to hold the lock nut in
> place while turning the adjuster with a hex wrench.  None of the
> aftermarket suppliers list the tool, so what are folks using for a
> substitute?
>
> *********
>
> In #326 Jerry in Houston recommends using a 17 mm socket with ViceGrips
> and hex wrench to adjust the Outside pads.
>
> ******
>
> This will work great for the left side but suspect you'll have little
> room on the right side since the exhaust will be in the way.
>
>
> I'm going to back up apiece and regale you all with my procedure: Jack
> up the back of the car really high and really safely. You'll need a
> trouble light, small mirror, brake cleaner, pair of needle nose pliers,
> small drift & hammer, small 5 mm hex wrench, 9/32" socket and wrench,
> and (Craftsman) 17 mm (/ 19 mm offset box wrench).
>
> Spray off the yuck, then remove the pads using the small drift, hammer ,
> and needle nose pliers. The mirror and trouble light will help explain
> everything. Replace in reverse order. Crawl out, have a long sip of your
> favorite beverage, go stomp on the brakes (by-the-by, you did completely
> release the emergency brake handle didn't you?).
>
> Back to the hole: Starting from the left outer 17 mm securing nut (first
> clear your mind that it is alwaysbclockwise tighten, counter clockwise
> loosenb'cause it ain't always) loosen clockwise, but am pretty sure the
> hex adjuster screw is also clockwise to tighten (does get confusing).
> You should know within a few turns if you're going the correct way.
> There are specific clearances for the pad to rotorbforget them. Tighten
> the outer pad just as you would a drum brakebthat is, tighten hard, then
> back off until it doesn't drag. Somewhat retighten the lock nut, double
> checking you haven't changed the clearance.
>
> Hey, only three pads to go. Seek out the small 7 mm hex 'bolt' sticking
> out near the Left's inside pad. Tighten by turning clockwise (imagine).
> No lock nut, so you're now done on the left side.
>
> Oy vey, the right side: Outside once again loosen the 17 mm lock nut
> clockwise and should you have used the socket / ViceGrips on the left
> side, doubt if you'll have room so consequently need offset wrench which
> will fit down into the narrow space, yet hold the 17 mm retaining nut).
> Once again (pretty sure) you tighten the hex adjuster clockwise. However
> the inside 'bolt' tightens counter clockwise (trust mebunless yours is
> different, then forget what I just said).
>
> Double check all by turning wheels and possibly crawling out, supping
> beverage, stomping on brakes, then turning  wheels again to make sure
> they're not dragging, and you're throughbthat is, unless you need to
> adjust the emergency brake. Check first between supping and returning to
> 'the hole' because quite often the above procedure also readjusts the
> emergency brake's clearance. If not, you'll need either two box end 10
> mm wrenches or a 10 and a 11. Adjust cable accordingly, get out several
> times so you walk the fine line of not too many clicks on emergency
> brake lever to fully engage emergency brakes, yet not too few.
>
> Now wasn't that fun? Once again I say, "A little favorite beverage
> during the process, sure makes it considerably more enjoyable and
> (seemingly) go so much faster."
>
> Biba
> Irwindale, CA USA

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